Author: Kendall Jones

Freelance writer, freestyle beer drinker, and producer of the Washington Beer Blog. Longtime craft beer enthusiast and recovering homebrewer. Dedicated to helping the craft brewing industry continue to grow and prosper. To learn more about Kendall, CLICK HERE.
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Two Crowd Favorites and Tours Return to Georgetown Brewing

Today we share news of the return of two crowd favorites at Georgetown Brewing. Also, the brewery is now offering brewery tours again, so you get behind the scenes at the birthplace of Bodhi and so many other great beers. 

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Tacoma Beer Week Announces it is Moving to March This Year

Tacoma Beer Week moves to March. From March 1st through 9th, a series of no less than 30 events showcase the vibrant beer and brewing community across the South Sound region. We share some of the details in this story.

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Dominique Torgerson at a farmers market, selling beer from her brewery.

Four Horsemen Brewery Calls “Foul!” and is Suing King County

Four Horsemen Brewery alleges that counties across Washington have created impossible permitting processes. The family-owned business is suing King County. Here’s why. And here’s how other businesses can help.

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Join Reuben’s Brews for a Pajama Party on Saturday, Feb. 1st

Reuben’s Brews invites you to a pajama party at the taproom on Saturday, February 1st. And you might win a brewery sleepover party, too. It’s an opportunity like no other. You and your friends spend the night at the brewery and more.

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Poster for the chili cookoff at the 192 Brewing Lake Trail Taproom.

192 Brewing’s Lake Trail Taproom Chili Cookoff This Saturday

On Saturday, February 1st, 192 Brewing’s Lake Trail Taproom invites you to enjoy some dark beer and some tasty chili. They call it the Washington Brewers Invitational Dark Beer & Chili Competition. For the 13th year, a collection of Washington breweries will create a batch of chili to pair with one of its dark beers. You, the consumer, sample the pairings and vote for your favorite.

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Get Ready for Chocolate Beer Week at The Beer Junction

It’s an annual celebration of chocolate-influenced, chocolate-infused, and confection-inspired beers–an event that coincides with Valentine’s Day. The Beer Junction invites you to enjoy Chocolate Beer Week 2025 from February 13th through 23rd. Indulge in beers from no less than a dozen craft brewers.

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Banner for the auction of Hale's Ale Brewery.

Bitter-Sweet, the Hale’s Ale Brewery Auction Opens Today

James G. Murphy is handling the auctioning of Hale’s Ale Brewery. The auction is open as of today, January 29th. It closes on February 5th. The auctioneer will host a preview on February 4th at the brewery in Seattle — a location familiar to many.

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Call for Immediate Action: Voice Your Support for HB 1602

In enacted, HB 1602 would provide breweries with greater flexibility when opening additional locations. Pledge your support for HB 1602. We share info about the bill, how it will help breweries, and how you can easily pledge your support.

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Von Ebert and Fort George Introduce a West Coast Pilsner

Today, Von Ebert Brewing released its first collaboration beer of 2025, a West Coast Pilsner brewed with Fort George Brewing called Eternal Somewhere. Von Ebert also released the list of other breweries it plans to collab with this year. Details in this story.

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